Leila Cohoon's Priceless Hair Art Collection Finds New Homes in US Museums
Leila Cohoon's extraordinary collection of hair art, valued at over $1 million, is being redistributed to museums across the US. The collection, once housed in Leila's Hair Museum in Independence, Missouri, includes unique pieces from notable figures and is estimated to be over 3,000 strong. Leila, who started collecting in 1956, passed away in November 2022 at the age of 92.
Leila's granddaughter, Lindsay Evans, is now rehoming the collection, struggling with mixed emotions. She wants people to appreciate the art but also feels sadness at the prospect of the museum being empty. The collection includes pieces from past presidents, Marilyn Monroe, and even hair purported to be from Jesus. Celebrity contributions include Phyllis Diller, Mike Rowe, and potentially Ozzy Osbourne. The hair art form peaked in popularity in the mid-1800s, often used to memorialize the dead or tell family history. The National Museum of Funeral History in Houston is one of the institutions receiving pieces from the collection.
The redistribution of Leila Cohoon's hair art collection is a significant event in the world of unique and historic art forms. While the collection's new homes are yet to be confirmed, it is expected that institutions across the country will benefit from this remarkable collection. The collection's estimated value of over $1 million underscores its importance and the need for careful curation and preservation.
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